The Kremlin has praised Türkiye for supporting ongoing diplomatic efforts to settle the Russia-Ukraine war.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed appreciation during a briefing held in Moscow on Tuesday.
He said Türkiye continues offering mediation services that Moscow values deeply.
He stressed that Russia remains ready to provide conditions needed to continue negotiations.
His remarks followed a call on Monday between President Vladimir Putin and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Both leaders discussed the prolonged conflict and reviewed broader regional issues.
Erdogan said Ankara would keep working to secure a just and lasting peace. Türkiye’s Communications Directorate confirmed Ankara’s readiness to support new diplomatic initiatives.
The directorate said Türkiye hopes to facilitate direct contact between the warring parties. Türkiye has played an active diplomatic role since the war’s early months. It hosted renewed peace talks this year that produced several important prisoner exchanges. Those talks also generated draft memoranda outlining each side’s peace positions.
Moscow Comments on Proposed US Peace Plan
Peskov also addressed discussions concerning a proposed US peace plan for Ukraine. He said Russia has not received an updated version of the proposal. He noted Moscow still believes the plan could form a solid basis for talks.
He said the draft reflects understandings reached at the Putin-Trump summit held in Alaska. Peskov reiterated Russia’s interest in pursuing its goals through diplomacy. He added that European involvement will eventually become essential for any security framework.
He said security guarantees require a broader European security system.
He confirmed the Kremlin is tracking reports about alleged US-Russia contacts in Abu Dhabi.
He stressed that no confirmed developments have emerged from those reports.
Reports Suggest Renewed Dialogue Among Key Stakeholders
The Financial Times reported that US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll reached Abu Dhabi on Monday.
The report said he met Ukrainian intelligence officials and a Russian delegation. The talks aimed to explore options for ending the prolonged conflict.
Sources said discussions began Monday night and continued into Tuesday.
Representatives from the US, Ukraine, and European partners also met Sunday in Geneva. They discussed the evolving US draft proposal intended to end the war.
President Donald Trump said the proposal would not be his final offer. The plan has triggered concerns in Kiev and among several allied governments.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the document now contains fewer points. He added that the updated version includes many elements Ukraine considers constructive. Russian aide Yuri Ushakov said Washington is expected to contact Moscow soon. He said no firm arrangements for future talks have been finalised.
